Controversial US step: They deliver the prohibited weapon to Ukraine
It has been reported that the US, which has increased its military support for Ukraine, is also preparing to give out cluster munitions, which are among the banned weapons in many countries, because they endanger the lives of civilians and their Unexploded parts represent a long-standing problem. danger term.
According to the news that the US press, based on sources on the subject, cluster munitions are also included in the new arms aid package for Ukraine that the Joe Biden administration will announce today. There are claimed to be thousands of cluster bombs in the new US$800 million aid package.
Previously, the news on the subject caused concern, warnings that cluster bombs caused heavy civilian casualties where they were used.
Last week, US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chief of Staff General Mark Milley said the decision-making process regarding cluster munitions support for Ukraine is continuing. Milley said, “Ukraine is fighting for life and death,” arguing that the Russians also used cluster munitions.
The use of cluster munitions by the United States in the invasion of Iraq in 2003 provoked strong reactions.
In the news, it was claimed that the cluster bombs to be sent to Ukraine will meet the US military stock, and the HIMARS missile system will be included in the package.
WEAPONS BANNED IN MORE THAN 120 COUNTRIES
The controversial weapon, known as a “bomb in a bomb” and launched into the air, has a huge impact over a wide area. Human rights organizations, on the other hand, warn that this weapon can also cause great destruction in civilian areas.
US officials argue that cluster munitions destined for Ukraine will not harm civilians because their effectiveness is more limited. Pat Ryder, a Pentagon spokesman, noted that this weapon will make a great contribution to the Ukrainian military.
The decision to supply cluster munitions to Ukraine has long been controversial in the US Congress. Some names were against sending this controversial weapon to Ukraine.
More than 120 countries, including allies the United States, Britain, Germany and France, signed on to the decision to ban cluster munitions. The United States, Russia and Ukraine are not among the parties to the resolution.
It is claimed that this US decision may create controversy within NATO.